why would it make them uncomfortable? is Aristotle so much less pagan?
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@samvega_pasada@cole_tucker Aristotle isn't less pagan, but the focus of anti-Christian resistance in Late Antiquity was Platonism.2 replies 3 retweets 1 like -
Was this contingent? Or could Aristotle have been used for it as well?
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@i_contemplate_@Rjrasva@samvega_pasada@cole_tucker Aristotle can't be understood except as a Platonist himself.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Right, and thats why this is puzzling. :/
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@i_contemplate_@Rjrasva@samvega_pasada@cole_tucker They can ignore any tradition, and make him say what they need.1 reply 1 retweet 1 like -
They do a good job of it to my lay eyes. Would your book rec reveal the true Aristotle ?
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@i_contemplate_@Rjrasva@samvega_pasada@cole_tucker …Aristotle and Other Platonists.1 reply 1 retweet 0 likes -
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@i_contemplate_@Rjrasva@samvega_pasada@cole_tucker …what people who actually study ancient philosophy all know already…1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
Ah great, thank you!
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